Control method of a laundry treating apparatus and laundry treating apparatus

By obtaining the ambient temperature value in the clothing treatment device and controlling the water inlet time and frequency of the dispensing box, the problem of low dispensing efficiency and residue caused by the increased viscosity of liquid clothing treatment agent at low temperatures is solved, achieving more efficient utilization of clothing treatment agent and intelligent device.

CN115595764BActive Publication Date: 2026-04-17QINGDAO HAIER WASHING MASCH CO LTD +1
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CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
QINGDAO HAIER WASHING MASCH CO LTD
Filing Date
2021-06-28
Publication Date
2026-04-17

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Technical Problem

In existing clothing treatment devices, the viscosity of liquid clothing treatment agents increases at low temperatures, resulting in reduced dispensing efficiency and easy residue in the dispensing box.

Method used

By acquiring ambient temperature values, the water inlet time and frequency in the dispensing box are controlled to ensure that the laundry detergent fully contacts and dissolves in the water, avoiding residue. This includes setting up temperature sensors and controllers for intelligent control.

Benefits of technology

It improves the effective utilization rate of clothing treatment agents, reduces residue in the dispensing box, and enhances dispensing efficiency and the intelligence level of the device.

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Abstract

The application discloses a control method of a clothes treatment device and the clothes treatment device, and the clothes treatment device comprises a dispensing box for accommodating a clothes treatment agent. The control method comprises the following steps: S1, acquiring an ambient temperature value T; and S2, if the acquired ambient temperature value T is less than a preset ambient temperature value T0, controlling water to be added into the dispensing box every interval time t, and the interval time t is less than a preset total water adding time t0. In the application, when the ambient temperature value T is less than the preset ambient temperature value T0, it indicates that the current ambient temperature is low, the viscosity of the liquid clothes treatment agent is large at low temperature, water is added into the dispensing box every interval time t, so that the clothes treatment agent in the dispensing box can be fully contacted with the water added into the dispensing box and dissolved, the dissolved clothes treatment agent is more easily washed into the clothes treatment device by the water added into the dispensing box and contacted with clothes, the clothes treatment agent is prevented from being left in the dispensing box, and the effective utilization rate of the clothes treatment agent is improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of smart home technology, specifically, it relates to a control method for a clothing processing device and a clothing processing device. Background Technology

[0002] Clothing handling devices refer to a general term for a class of household appliances used for washing or washing and drying clothes, such as washing machines and washer-dryer combos.

[0003] Among them, washing machines are one of the main home appliances that people use frequently. With the development of intelligent technology, the function of washing machines to automatically dispensing clothing treatment agents such as detergent, fabric softener, and softener is also constantly being improved.

[0004] However, due to extremely low ambient temperatures at certain locations or times, liquid laundry detergents can become more viscous and even freeze. This increased viscosity not only significantly reduces the dispensing speed but also leaves a large amount of detergent residue in the dispenser, which can clump together.

[0005] Therefore, how to control the dosage of clothing treatment agent according to different ambient temperatures, so as to achieve high dosage efficiency and prevent the agent from leaving residue in the dispensing box, has become an urgent problem to be solved.

[0006] In view of this, the present invention is hereby proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the problem that the liquid clothing treatment agent in the dispensing box of the existing clothing treatment device is easily affected by low temperature, resulting in increased viscosity, reduced dispensing efficiency, and a large amount of residue in the dispensing box. The present invention provides a control method and clothing treatment device for the clothing treatment device, which enables the clothing treatment device to intelligently control the dispensing of the dispensing box according to the ambient temperature, reduce the residue of clothing treatment agent in the dispensing box, and improve the dispensing efficiency.

[0008] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0009] A method for controlling a garment treatment device, the garment treatment device including a dispensing box for containing a garment treatment agent.

[0010] S1. When water enters the clothing processing device, the ambient temperature value T is obtained;

[0011] S2. If the obtained ambient temperature value T is less than the preset ambient temperature value T0, control the water to enter the dispensing box once every time interval t, wherein the time interval t is less than the preset total water intake time t0.

[0012] Furthermore, in step S2, the interval time t is greater than the duration of a single water inlet;

[0013] Preferably, the interval time t is greater than the duration of the previous water inlet.

[0014] Furthermore, in step S2, the interval time t is negatively correlated with the obtained ambient temperature value T.

[0015] Furthermore, the function is predefined as t = |T - T0| * k, where the coefficient k is a positive number.

[0016] In step S2, the obtained ambient temperature value T is substituted into the function to obtain the interval time t.

[0017] Furthermore, the coefficient k is positively correlated with |T-T0|.

[0018] Furthermore, in step S2, the number of times water enters the dispensing box is controlled to be n0, and n0≥2;

[0019] Preferably, step S2 includes:

[0020] S21. Obtain the capacity v of the clothing treatment agent in the dispensing box;

[0021] S22. The number of times water enters the dispensing box, n0, is positively correlated with the obtained capacity, v.

[0022] Furthermore, in step S22, the interval time t gradually decreases from the first water intake to the nth water intake.

[0023] Furthermore, step S0 precedes step S1.

[0024] S0. Before the laundry treatment device is filled with water, obtain the physical state of the laundry treatment agent in the dispensing box;

[0025] If the clothing treatment agent is obtained as a solid, control the continuous water intake into the dispensing box;

[0026] If the obtained clothing treatment agent is in liquid form, control the execution of steps S1-S2.

[0027] Furthermore, step S2 is followed by step S3.

[0028] S3, If water still needs to enter the garment processing device during the washing process, then control and execute steps S1-S2.

[0029] The present invention also provides a garment processing device, which is controlled by any of the control methods described above.

[0030] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art.

[0031] In this invention, when the ambient temperature T is less than the preset ambient temperature T0, it indicates that the current ambient temperature is low. The viscosity of the liquid laundry detergent increases at low temperatures. By adding water to the dispensing box at intervals t, the laundry detergent in the dispensing box can fully contact and dissolve with the water entering the dispensing box. The dissolved laundry detergent is more easily flushed into the laundry treatment device by the water entering the dispensing box and comes into contact with the clothes, avoiding the laundry detergent residue in the dispensing box and improving the effective utilization rate of the laundry detergent.

[0032] The specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0033] The accompanying drawings, as part of this invention, are used to provide a further understanding of the invention. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of the invention are used to explain the invention, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative effort. In the drawings:

[0034] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of a control method for the clothing processing device of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 2 This is a flowchart of another control method for the clothing handling device of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 3 This is a flowchart of another control method for the clothing processing device of the present invention.

[0037] It should be noted that these accompanying drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of the invention to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0038] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0039] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0040] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0041] This invention provides a control method for a clothing handling device and a clothing handling device itself. Clothing handling devices refer to a general term for household appliances used for washing or washing and drying clothes, such as washing machines and washer-dryer combos.

[0042] The garment treatment device includes a dispensing box for containing garment treatment agent. During the water intake process, water is introduced into the dispensing box, flushing the garment treatment agent into the garment treatment device to contact the garment and treat it.

[0043] Laundry treatment agents include liquid and solid types. Liquid laundry treatment agents include detergents, fabric softeners, and plasticizers; solid laundry treatment agents include laundry powder.

[0044] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the control method of the garment handling device in this invention includes the following steps:

[0045] S1. Obtain the ambient temperature value T;

[0046] S2. If the obtained ambient temperature value T is less than the preset ambient temperature value T0, then control the water to enter the dispensing box once every time interval t, wherein the time interval t is less than the preset total water intake time t0.

[0047] The preset total water inlet time t0 is determined by the amount of clothing put into the clothing processing device. The more clothing put in, the longer the corresponding total water inlet time t0.

[0048] The ambient temperature value T can be the temperature of the environment where the clothing treatment device is located, the temperature inside the dispensing box, or the temperature of the clothing treatment agent inside the dispensing box.

[0049] The preset ambient temperature value T0 can be determined according to the type of liquid laundry detergent in the dispensing box. If the freezing point of the liquid laundry detergent is low, the preset ambient temperature value T0 will also be low; conversely, if the freezing point of the liquid laundry detergent is high, the preset ambient temperature value T0 will also be high. For example, the preset ambient temperature value T0 can be 10℃, 5℃, -5℃, etc.

[0050] In this invention, when the ambient temperature T is lower than the preset ambient temperature T0, it indicates that the current ambient temperature is low. The viscosity of the liquid laundry detergent increases at low temperatures. By adding water to the dispensing box at intervals t, the laundry detergent in the box can fully contact and dissolve with the water entering the box. The dissolved laundry detergent is then more easily flushed into the laundry treatment device by the water entering the box, thus avoiding residue in the dispensing box and improving the effective utilization rate of the laundry detergent.

[0051] In one embodiment of the present invention, in step S2, the interval time t is greater than the duration of a single water inlet. This control method allows for a relatively long contact time between the laundry detergent in the dispensing box and the water flow, meaning the laundry detergent can fully contact the water flow, which is beneficial for the water flow in the dispensing box to fully dissolve the laundry detergent, and further makes it easier for the laundry detergent to be flushed into the laundry treatment device.

[0052] As one embodiment of this invention, the control method for the clothing handling device includes:

[0053] S1. Obtain the ambient temperature value T;

[0054] S21. Determine whether the acquired ambient temperature value T is less than the preset ambient temperature value T0.

[0055] If not, control the continuous water intake into the dispensing box;

[0056] If so, control the first water intake in the dispensing box, with the water intake duration being t1';

[0057] S22. After the first water intake is completed, at an interval of t, control the second water intake in the dispensing box, with the water intake duration being t2'.

[0058] S23. Determine whether the water intake is complete;

[0059] If so, then control and stop the water intake;

[0060] If not, repeat steps S1-S23.

[0061] In this embodiment, the control interval t is greater than the duration of the first water inlet by t1', or the control interval t is greater than the duration of the second water inlet by t2'.

[0062] Preferably, the control interval t is greater than the duration of the first water inlet by t1'.

[0063] In this embodiment, the control interval t is greater than the duration of the first water inlet by t1', so that the water entering the dispensing box for the first time can fully contact the laundry detergent in the dispensing box and dissolve the laundry detergent, effectively improving the dispensing efficiency of the laundry detergent.

[0064] In another embodiment of the present invention, in step S2, the interval time t is negatively correlated with the acquired ambient temperature value T. That is, the lower the ambient temperature value T, the longer the corresponding interval time t.

[0065] In this embodiment, the lower the ambient temperature T, the higher the viscosity of the liquid laundry detergent. At this time, the larger the control interval t, the better for the laundry detergent in the dispensing box to be fully dissolved. This avoids the situation where the ambient temperature T is low, but the interval t is small, resulting in poor dispensing effect of the laundry detergent in the dispensing box and a large amount of residual laundry detergent in the dispensing box.

[0066] As one implementation method of this embodiment, such as Figure 2 As shown, the control method of the garment handling apparatus of the present invention includes the following control steps:

[0067] S1. Preset ambient temperature value T0, preset total water inlet time t0, obtain ambient temperature value T.

[0068] S21. Determine whether the acquired ambient temperature value T is less than the preset ambient temperature value T0.

[0069] If not, control the continuous water intake into the dispensing box;

[0070] If so, substitute the obtained ambient temperature value T and the preset ambient temperature value T0 into the function t = |T - T0| * k to obtain the interval time t; where the coefficient k is a positive number.

[0071] S22. Control the water to enter the dispensing box once every time interval t;

[0072] S23. Determine whether the water intake is complete;

[0073] If so, then control and stop the water intake;

[0074] If not, repeat steps S1-S23.

[0075] In this embodiment, the interval time t is obtained by substituting the acquired ambient temperature value T and the preset ambient temperature value T0 into the function t = |T - T0|*k. This makes the interval time t obtained based on the acquired ambient temperature value T more accurate, which is beneficial for stable control of the value of the interval time t. This control method avoids the problem of excessive residual laundry detergent in the dispensing box due to an interval time t that is too short, and also avoids the problem of reduced dispensing efficiency of the laundry detergent due to an interval time t that is too long.

[0076] In another implementation of this embodiment, a database corresponding to ambient temperature values ​​T and interval times t is preset. In step S2, the corresponding interval time t is obtained from the database based on the acquired ambient temperature value T.

[0077] In this embodiment, each ambient temperature value T has a corresponding interval time t. The interval time t can be controlled in real time according to the actual ambient temperature value T, which not only prevents the clothing treatment agent from remaining in the dispensing box, but also ensures a high dispensing efficiency of the clothing treatment agent.

[0078] In another implementation of this embodiment, in the function t = |T - T0|*k, the coefficient k is positively correlated with |T - T0|. That is, the coefficient k can change with the change of the ambient temperature value T.

[0079] Specifically, when the acquired ambient temperature value T < T0, the larger |T-T0| is, the greater the difference between the acquired ambient temperature value T and the preset ambient temperature value T0, i.e., the smaller the acquired ambient temperature value T. At this time, increasing the control coefficient k allows for a larger interval t calculated by the function t = |T-T0|*k. This ensures that within this interval t, the water entering the dispensing box can more fully dissolve the laundry detergent, further preventing excessive detergent residue due to low temperature.

[0080] In another embodiment of the present invention, in step S2, the number of times water enters the dispensing box is controlled to be n0, and n0≥2. That is, in this embodiment, water is controlled to enter the dispensing box at least twice, so that both water entries can dissolve the laundry detergent in the dispensing box.

[0081] Specifically, such as Figure 3 As shown, the control method for the garment handling device includes the following control steps:

[0082] Step S2 includes:

[0083] S1. Preset ambient temperature value T0, preset total water inlet time t0, obtain ambient temperature value T.

[0084] S21. Determine whether the acquired ambient temperature value T is less than the preset ambient temperature value T0.

[0085] If not, control the continuous water intake into the dispensing box;

[0086] If so, substitute the obtained ambient temperature value T and the preset ambient temperature value T0 into the function t = |T - T0| * k to obtain the interval time t; where the coefficient k is a positive number.

[0087] S22. Obtain the capacity v of the clothing treatment agent in the dispensing box;

[0088] S23. Based on the capacity v of the obtained clothing treatment agent, obtain the number of water ingress times n0;

[0089] S23. Control the water to start entering the dispensing box, with the time interval t between two consecutive water inlets and the number of water inlets n0;

[0090] S24. Determine if the current number of water inflows, n, is less than n0.

[0091] If so, repeat steps S1-S24;

[0092] If not, determine whether the garment processing device has completed water intake. If water intake is complete, start washing; if water intake is incomplete, control the continuous intake of water into the loading box.

[0093] In this embodiment, the number of water inlets n0 is positively correlated with the obtained capacity v. That is, the larger the obtained capacity v, the more water inlets n0 can be controlled. The obtained capacity v can be the weight or volume of the laundry detergent in the dispensing box.

[0094] In this embodiment, the larger the capacity v, the more laundry detergent is in the dispensing box. The larger the number of water inlets n, the more laundry detergent is in the dispensing box, which can ensure that the laundry detergent in the dispensing box is fully flushed into the laundry treatment device and avoid residual laundry detergent in the dispensing box.

[0095] As one implementation of this embodiment, during the process of adding water into the dispensing box, the interval time t gradually decreases from the first water intake to the n0th water intake.

[0096] In this embodiment, from the first water intake to the n0th water intake, the amount of laundry detergent in the dispensing box gradually decreases as the number of water intakes increases. Therefore, by gradually reducing the control interval t, the water intake efficiency of the laundry treatment device is improved while ensuring that no laundry detergent remains in the dispensing box.

[0097] As another embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 3 As shown,

[0098] Step S0 precedes step S1.

[0099] S0. Before the laundry treatment device is filled with water, the physical state of the laundry treatment agent in the dispensing box is obtained; the physical state includes solid or liquid.

[0100] If the clothing treatment agent is solid, such as laundry detergent, control the continuous water intake in the dispensing box;

[0101] If the obtained clothing treatment agent is in liquid form, such as detergent, control the execution of steps S1-S2.

[0102] In this embodiment, by obtaining the physical state of the clothing treatment agent, the water inlet control in the dispensing box of the clothing treatment device can be made more reasonable.

[0103] When the laundry detergent is in solid form, it is unaffected by ambient temperature. In this case, water is continuously supplied directly to the dispensing box to deliver the detergent into the laundry treatment device for washing, thus improving the dispensing efficiency.

[0104] When the laundry detergent is in liquid form, its viscosity increases as the ambient temperature decreases. Therefore, by controlling the ambient temperature and adjusting the water intake in the dispensing box accordingly, the laundry detergent is fully dispensed into the laundry treatment device, preventing any residue from remaining in the box.

[0105] In this embodiment, a humidity sensor and a weight sensor are installed on the dispensing box. The humidity sensor is used to detect the humidity value inside the dispensing box, and the weight sensor is used to detect the weight value of the dispensing box.

[0106] Methods for obtaining the physical state of the laundry detergent in the dispensing box include:

[0107] S01. Preset the weight value G0 of the dispensing box itself, and control the weight sensor to obtain the current weight value G of the dispensing box;

[0108] S02. If the obtained weight value G is greater than the preset weight value G0 of the dispensing box itself, it is determined that the dispensing box contains clothing treatment agent; otherwise, it is determined that the dispensing box does not contain clothing treatment agent.

[0109] S03. If the dispensing box contains clothing treatment agent, control the humidity sensor to obtain the current humidity value Q in the dispensing box;

[0110] S04. If the obtained humidity value Q is greater than 0, the clothing treatment agent is determined to be liquid; otherwise, the clothing treatment agent is determined to be solid.

[0111] In this embodiment, the determination of the physical state of the clothing treatment agent in the dispensing box is accurate and reliable.

[0112] As another embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 3As shown,

[0113] Step S0 is preceded by step S0'.

[0114] Before water enters the clothing treatment device, it is determined whether there is clothing treatment agent in the dispensing box. If yes, step S0 is executed; otherwise, the alarm time t1 of the clothing treatment device is controlled. The alarm time t1 is a preset value, such as 1 min, 2 min, etc.

[0115] After the alarm ends, continue to fill the dispensing box with water.

[0116] In this embodiment, when it is determined that there is no laundry detergent in the dispensing box, the laundry detergent device is activated to sound an alarm, reminding the user that there is currently no laundry detergent in the dispensing box, so that the user can easily add laundry detergent. After the alarm time t1, water begins to enter and washing begins, preventing the laundry detergent device from remaining in standby mode for a long time and affecting the user's laundry.

[0117] In another embodiment of the present invention, step S2 is followed by step S3.

[0118] S3, If water still needs to enter the garment processing device during the washing process, then control and execute steps S1-S3.

[0119] Specifically,

[0120] S0. Before the laundry treatment device is filled with water, obtain the physical state of the laundry treatment agent in the dispensing box;

[0121] If the clothing treatment agent is obtained in solid form, control the continuous inflow of water into the dispensing box;

[0122] If the clothing treatment agent is obtained in liquid form, then control the execution of step S1;

[0123] S1. Preset ambient temperature value T0, preset water inlet level L0, obtain ambient temperature value T; the preset water inlet level L0 is the water inlet level in the clothing processing device;

[0124] S2. If the obtained ambient temperature value T is less than the preset ambient temperature value T0, then control the water to enter the dispensing box once every time interval t.

[0125] S31. Determine whether the water level L of the washing water in the clothing processing device is greater than or equal to the preset inlet water level L0;

[0126] If so, determine that water intake is complete and control the clothes handling device to start washing; otherwise, repeat steps S1-S31.

[0127] S32. During the washing process, determine whether the water level L of the washing water in the clothing processing device is greater than or equal to the preset inlet water level L0.

[0128] If so, continue with the washing program;

[0129] If not, repeat steps S1-S32.

[0130] In this embodiment, if the water level in the washing water in the clothing processing device is lower than the preset inlet water level L0 during the washing process, water needs to be added to the clothing processing device again.

[0131] When water is introduced, if the ambient temperature value T is less than the preset ambient temperature value T0, water will be introduced into the disposal box at intervals t to ensure that the inside of the disposal box is thoroughly rinsed during the subsequent water introduction process, thereby ensuring that no clothing treatment agent remains inside the disposal box.

[0132] If water still needs to enter the garment processing device during the washing process, then control and execute steps S1-S3.

[0133] The present invention also provides a garment processing device, which is controlled by any of the control methods described above.

[0134] The clothing treatment device of the present invention has a high degree of intelligence. By obtaining the ambient temperature, it controls the water inlet in the dispensing box to avoid residual clothing treatment agent in the dispensing box, thereby improving the effective utilization rate of the clothing treatment agent and reducing the number of times the user needs to clean the dispensing box.

[0135] As one embodiment of the present invention, the garment processing device includes:

[0136] The dispensing box, located on the housing of the garment processing device, is used to dispense garment processing agent into the garment processing device;

[0137] Temperature sensor, used to detect ambient temperature;

[0138] The controller is electrically or communicatively connected to the dispensing box and the temperature sensor, and controls the water intake in the dispensing box based on the ambient temperature value detected by the temperature sensor.

[0139] Specifically, the dispensing box has a water inlet valve for controlling the water entering the box; when the water inlet valve is opened, water begins to enter the dispensing box. The controller is electrically or communicatively connected to the water inlet valve and is used to control the opening and closing of the water inlet valve according to the ambient temperature value.

[0140] This embodiment achieves intelligent control of water intake in the dispensing box by setting a temperature sensor and a controller, so that the laundry detergent will not remain in the dispensing box, while ensuring high water intake efficiency.

[0141] As one embodiment of the present invention, the garment processing device includes:

[0142] A communication connection module is used to communicate with the indoor temperature sensor;

[0143] The controller is either communicatively connected to or electrically connected to the communication connection module.

[0144] The indoor temperature sensor acquires the current indoor temperature value and converts it into a temperature signal, which is then transmitted to the communication connection module.

[0145] The communication connection module transmits the received temperature signal to the controller;

[0146] The controller controls the opening and closing of the water inlet valve on the dispensing box based on the received temperature signal.

[0147] In this embodiment, an intelligent connection between the clothing processing device and a household temperature sensor is realized, which makes the clothing processing device highly intelligent. At the same time, there is no need to set a separate temperature sensor on the clothing processing device, which simplifies the installation structure of the clothing processing device.

[0148] In another embodiment of the present invention, a temperature sensor is disposed on the dispensing box to detect the temperature value inside the dispensing box.

[0149] In this embodiment, since the temperature inside the dispensing box directly determines the viscosity of the liquid clothing treatment agent, controlling the water intake inside the dispensing box based on the temperature value inside the box makes the water intake control of the dispensing box more accurate and efficient.

[0150] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention in any way. Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-described technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A control method for a garment treatment device, the garment treatment device comprising a dispensing box for containing a garment treatment agent, characterized in that: S0. Before the laundry treatment device is filled with water, the physical state of the laundry treatment agent in the dispensing box is obtained; the physical state includes solid or liquid. S1. Obtain the ambient temperature value T; S2. If the obtained ambient temperature value T is less than the preset ambient temperature value T0, then control the water to enter the dispensing box once every time interval t, wherein the time interval t is less than the preset total water intake time t0. In step S2, the preset total water inlet time t0 is determined according to the amount of clothing put into the clothing treatment device, and the preset ambient temperature value T0 can be determined according to the type of liquid clothing treatment agent in the dispensing box. The dispensing box is equipped with a humidity sensor and a weight sensor. The humidity sensor is used to detect the humidity value inside the dispensing box, and the weight sensor is used to detect the weight value of the dispensing box. Methods for obtaining the physical state of the laundry detergent in the dispensing box include: S01. Preset the weight value G0 of the dispensing box itself, and control the weight sensor to obtain the current weight value G of the dispensing box; S02. If the obtained weight value G is greater than the preset weight value G0 of the dispensing box itself, it is determined that the dispensing box contains clothing treatment agent; otherwise, it is determined that the dispensing box does not contain clothing treatment agent. S03. If the dispensing box contains clothing treatment agent, control the humidity sensor to obtain the current humidity value Q in the dispensing box; S04. If the obtained humidity value Q is greater than 0, the laundry detergent is determined to be liquid; otherwise, the laundry detergent is determined to be solid. If the clothing treatment agent is obtained as a solid, control the continuous water intake into the dispensing box; If the obtained clothing treatment agent is in liquid form, control the execution of steps S1-S2.

2. The control method for a garment handling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: In step S2, the interval time t is greater than the duration of a single water inlet.

3. The control method for a garment handling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The interval time t is greater than the duration of the previous water inflow.

4. The control method for a garment handling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: In step S2, the interval time t is negatively correlated with the obtained ambient temperature value T.

5. The control method for a garment processing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The preset function is t = |T - T0| * k, where the coefficient k is a positive number. In step S2, the obtained ambient temperature value T is substituted into the preset function to obtain the interval time t.

6. The control method for a garment handling device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The coefficient k is positively correlated with |T-T0|.

7. A control method for a garment handling device according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that: In step S2, the number of times water enters the dispensing box is controlled to be n0, and n0 ≥ 2; Step S2 is followed by step S3. S3, If water still needs to enter the garment processing device during the washing process, then control and execute steps S1-S3.

8. The control method for a garment handling device according to claim 6, characterized in that: Step S2 includes: S21. Obtain the capacity v of the clothing treatment agent in the dispensing box; S22. The number of times water enters the dispensing box, n0, is positively correlated with the obtained capacity, v. Step S3 includes: S31. Determine whether the water level L of the washing water in the clothing processing device is greater than or equal to the preset inlet water level L0; If so, determine that water intake is complete and control the clothes handling device to start washing; otherwise, repeat steps S1-S31. S32. During the washing process, determine whether the water level L of the washing water in the clothing processing device is greater than or equal to the preset inlet water level L0. If so, continue with the washing program; If not, repeat steps S1-S32.

9. The control method for a garment handling device according to claim 8, characterized in that: In step S22, the interval time t gradually decreases from the first water intake to the n0th water intake.

10. The control method of the garment handling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Step S2 is followed by step S3. S3, If water still needs to enter the garment processing device during the washing process, then control and execute steps S1-S3.

11. A garment processing device, characterized in that: Controlled by any of the control methods described in claims 1-10.

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